A group of burglary victims was asked which items they had at or in their residence at the time of the burglary.

37.6%
Some indoor lights were on
34.3%
A security sign
31%
Cars in driveway/parking lot
29.4%
A dog
29%
A burglar alarm system
23.3%
Outdoor lights were on
8.6%
Outdoor cameras or surveillance equipment
3.3%
“Beware of dog sign”

*Because some respondents had multiple items, total exceeds 100%

Source: “Charlotte Residential Burglary Victimization Survey: Exploring Post-burglary Adaption From a Victim’s Perspective,” by Joseph B. Kuhns, Kristie R. Blevins and Michael G. Turner